Exam 3 review
The USDA dietary guidelines recommend that most Americans get about __________ of their diet from fruits and vegetables.
50%
According to Chapter 15 in the textbook, women in the United States make about how _________ cents for every dollar earned by men working in similar positions?
81
Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists of which of the following?
A hole in the septum Imperfectly formed blood vessels Valvular damage
In the United States, women are most likely to be the sole income earners in:
African-American families
Sexual trafficking and female genital mutilation are examples of:
Collective violence
`This occurs when the heart muscles are weak and cannot pump blood with strength leading to the heart losing the ability to contract properly or sufficiently to meet the demands placed on it.
Congestive Heart Failure
Which of the following choices means the same thing as "battering"?
Domestic Violence
People who sexually harass others at work are most likely to be in positions of higher power than their victims.
True
True or False? For the most part, women with college degrees earn more money than other women and are more likely to be employed.
True
True or False? Hate crimes make up a small proportion of violent crimes but can have enormous direct and indirect effects.
True
True or False? In the United States, eating disorders and panic disorders are more common in women than in men.
True
True or False? Most people with mental illnesses regularly seek medical treatment.
True
True or False? Women are more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive motion injuries.
True
Luna experiences periods of normal behavior followed by periods when her moods cycle from abnormally "up" to very "down." Among the following choices, which mental illness might Luna be suffering from?
bipolar disorder
atherosclerosis
condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up on the inner walls of the arteries
True or False? E-cigarettes are safe to smoke.
false
Which of the following nutrients is a macronutrient?
fat
A chronic, powerful sense of tension and worry is called:
generalized anxiety disorder
During middle and high school, female students tend to:
get higher grades than boys but have more school related stress.
myocardial infarction
heart attack
congestive heart failure
heart muscles weak and cannot pump with strength
Which of the following behavioral and/or psychological problems are suffered by children who experience abuse?
low self-esteem depression suicidal behavior sexual dysfunction
Which of the following had the highest estimated prevalence of rape during their lifetime?
multiracial women
True or False? Another term for cerebrovascular disease is stroke.
true
True or false? Dietary cholesterol (the type of cholesterol found in eggs, shellfish, and other foods) is considered less harmful to health than saturated or trans fats.
true
True or false? The location where a woman lives influences the likelihood of her being at a healthy weight or becoming obese.
true
Women are more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive motion injuries.
true
Medications for treating mental illness:
usually work best when paired with some form of psychotherapy.
Which of the following is one of the major components of blood?
white and red blood cells, platelets
Which of the following statements about stalking is true?
Most men who stalk their former or current wives or live-in partners also physically assault their victims at some point.
Which of the following statements regarding the benefits of physical activity is not true?
Physical activity increases the rate of bone loss.
Which of the following statements is not true?
Physical activity is most effective when combined in to one or two longer weekly workouts.
Which of the following risk factors predisposes a person to metabolic syndrome?
Elevated blood pressure Elevated triglycerides Elevated waist circumference
Which of the following statements is true?
Genetics and lifestyle factors play the biggest role in how chronic diseases appear and develop.
Which of the following statements is true?
Getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet are important for both mental and physical health.
Which of the following statements is/are true? (select any/all that apply)
The gender gap in earnings is lowest among women younger than 25. Women are more likely than men to work at low-paying jobs. Female professors, on average, are paid less than male professors.
